1. Chapter 21
Section 3,4
Mr. Pressman
Freshmen Health

2. The Impact of
Alcohol Abuse

3. Alcohol And Driving Any amount of alcohol can cause the following:
Blood Alcohol Content (BCA)-amount of alcohol in a person’s blood
Any amount of alcohol can cause the following:
Slow reflexes
Reduced ability to judge distance and speeds
Increase in risk-taking behaviors
Reduced concentration and increased forgetfulness

4. Driving While Intoxicated
DWI and DUI are the same thing
Ages 21 and up can drive with a BAC of .08 or lower
There is no acceptable amount of BAC for some under the age of 21
If someone under the age of 21 has any BAC their license will be revoked
12 oz. can of beer, 5 oz. glass of wine, 1.25 oz. of whiskey all contain the same amount of alcohol

5. Driving While Intoxicated
Consequences for DUI
Injuries to or death of the driver and others
Arrest, jail time, court appearance and fine or bail, a police record and possible lawsuit
Severely restricted driving privileges and immediate confiscation of driver’s license
Higher auto insurance rates or a canceled insurance policy

6. Driving While Intoxicated
Consequences for DUI
Injuries to or death of the driver and others
Arrest,
Jail time,
Court appearance and fine or bail
Police record
Possible lawsuit
Severely restricted driving privileges and immediate confiscation of driver’s license
Higher auto insurance rates or a canceled insurance policy

7. Alcohol and Pregnancy
A female who drinks during pregnancy can harm the fetus
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome- group of alcohol related birth defects that include physical and metal problems
A fetus processes alcohol much more slowly than the mother
Alcohol stays in the fetus’s system for a longer period of time than the mothers.

8. Effects of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
Small head and deformities of face, hands or feet
Heart liver and kidney defects
Vision and hearing problems
Central nervous system problems, developmental disabilities, poor coordination
Difficulties breathing and short attention span
Hyperactivity, anxiety and social withdrawal
FAS is one of the leading causes of mental retardation

9. Symptoms of alcoholism
A disease that affects the person who drinks and others around him or her
Alcoholics are physically or psychologically dependent on alcohol
Symptoms of alcohol
Craving- feeling a strong need for alcohol
Loss of Control- inability to limit alcohol
Physical dependence- withdrawal symptoms
Tolerance- need to drink more to feel effects

10. Alcoholics Stages of alcoholism
Alcoholic is an addict who is dependent on alcohol
Behavior of alcoholics varies from aggression to withdrawal
Scientific evidence suggests alcoholism is partially due to genetics
Study shows that children of alcoholics are four times more likely to become alcoholics
Stage 1- Abuse
Stage 2- Dependence
Stage 3- Addiction

11. Effects on Family and Society
Alcohol abuse plays a role in crimes and has negative effects on people who are around problem drinkers
Alcohol abuse is a major factor in four leading causes of accidental death: car accidents, falls, drowning and house fires
Alcohol plays a major role in violent crimes
People close to alcoholics develop mentally unhealthy behaviors such as codependency. Codependents ignore their own needs and focus on the alcoholics needs.

12. Alcohol Abuse Treatment: Steps to Recovery
Step 1- Admission
Step 2- Detoxification
Step 3- Counseling
Step 4- Recovery
Recovery- process of learning to live an alcohol free life
Sobriety- living without alcohol
Programs available include
Al-Anon/Alateen;
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA);
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD);
National Association for Children of Alcoholics
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)

13. Overview
No one should drive after drinking alcohol because it impairs mental and physical abilities.
If a female drinks while she is pregnant, her baby may be born with mental and physical birth defects.
Dependence on alcohol causes alcoholics to harm themselves and the people around them.
Alcoholics can recover if they seek help.